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Museums in Spain by populated place (21 C) Plazas in Spain by city (9 C) ... Tourist attractions in Toledo, Spain (5 C, 7 P) V. Tourist attractions in Valencia (3 C ...
Hurghada (/ h ər ˈ ɡ æ d ə,-ˈ ɡ ɑː-/; Arabic: الغردقة al-Ġhardaqah, Egyptian Arabic pronunciation: [el ɣæɾˈdæʔæ]) is a coastal city that serves as the largest city and capital of the Red Sea Governorate of Egypt. Hurghada has grown from a small fishing village to one of the largest resort destinations along the Red Sea ...
Lists of tourist attractions in Spain (2 C, 6 P) A. Ancient Roman buildings and structures in Spain (11 C, 15 P) B. Beaches of Spain (2 C, 10 P) Birdwatching sites in ...
Tourism in Spain is a major contributor to national economic life, with foreign and domestic tourism contributing to 12.3% of Spain's GDP (in 2023). [1] The international tourist expenditure in 2024 was around 126 billion euros. [2] Since 1959, the tourism industry has become one of the key sectors of the Spanish economy. [3]
Apart from 1984, 1985, and 1986 (Spain's first three years as a member), 2000 saw the most new sites inscribed, with five that year. As of 2024, Spain has 50 total sites inscribed on the list, which is the fifth largest number of sites per country, only behind Italy (60), China (59), Germany (54), and France (53). [5]
Mountaineering and other types of adventure tourism and ecotourism are important attractions for visitors. The world heritage site Lumbini , birthplace of Gautama Buddha, is located in southern Nepal, and there are other important religious pilgrimage sites throughout the country.
Tourist attractions are also created to capitalize on legends such as a supposed UFO crash site near Roswell, New Mexico and the alleged Loch Ness monster sightings in Scotland. Ethnic communities may become tourist attractions, such as Chinatowns in the United States and the black British neighborhood of Brixton in London, England.
Sahl Hasheesh (Arabic: سهل حشيش Egyptian Arabic pronunciation: [ˈsæhle ħæˈʃiːʃ]) is a bay located on the Red Sea coast of Egypt, near Hurghada, approximately 18 km south of Hurghada International Airport. [1] [2] The Sahl Hasheesh Bay is home to a number of islands and coral reefs with diving and snorkeling.